Chapter 17
Author: Pen thinker
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His eyes settled on her, warmth returning to them.

“Malisa... I feel—” He paused, flexing his fingers before touching his chest. “I feel... strong again.”

“Father?”

Malisa's father stepped forward, voice shaking. His hands trembled as he touched his father's wrist, feeling the strong, steady pulse.

Immediately Malisa‘s grandfather sat up straight. No wheezing. No tremors. He looked at his hands in wonder.

Kelly, who minutes ago had called Raymond a fraud, stood frozen. The blood drained from his face as he watched his uncle move with ease. His mouth opened, but no words came.

“How...is this even possible.”

Dr Nathaniel. stumbled back. Twenty years of medical experience hadn't prepared him for this. He checked the monitors again, rubbing his eyes.

“These readings... they're better than before he got sick.”

At that moment Malisa's father looked at Raymond, really looked at him for the first time. Gone was the arrogant businessman who'd dismissed him. Now he just stood there, strugg
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